Self-Catering at Ghyll Bank Barn | Holiday Cottages in Kendal

Holiday home
Ghyll Bank Barn is a delightful holiday home near Staveley in the Lake District National Park. The cottage is set in the centre of a barn conversion, with two bedrooms; a double and a twin. There is a modern shower room, and a kitchen with a dining area leading down four steps to a bright sitting room with beams and a door onto the patio. The patio has furniture and amazing views, while parking is also available off the road. With walks nearby, and the lakeside town of Windermere a 10-minute drive away, Ghyll Bank Barn is the perfect Lake District retreat! Note: One well-behaved dog welcome.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room.

Area
Just five miles from the famous town of Windemere, Staveley is truly in the heart of the Lakelands. This charming village is just a stone's throw from the borders of the Lake District National Park and offers wonderful and scenic opportunities for walkers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts. The village itself is well-served by a number of shops, a trio of pubs and a railway station, offering relaxing rides through the surrounding countryside. Nearby attractions include the famous Lake Windemere, where you can soak up the spectacular panorama from a boat or take a ferry trip to the Lakeside Aquarium or the Grizedale Forest Park. Ambleside, the centre of English mountaineering, is also close by offering visitors the chance to go climbing.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor. Range cooker with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD. High speed, super-fast broadband. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off-road parking. Front terrace with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Note: No fireworks due to the proximity of animals. Note: Three steps from kitchen to sitting room, and one step into kitchen. Note: The property is one of several holiday homes on the grounds. Note: If you wish to charge your electric vehicle at the property, please consult with the owner. Please note: The property accepts a minimum of 3 nights stay

Mrs Mason-spanner

August 2020

Everything was great except for the Wifi..

Mrs Mason-spanner, August 2020

July 2020

This was an excellent base to walk some of the lower fells with our 9 month old son.. The highchair has seen better days and is not hygienic or safe to put children into anymore. Our son needed propping up in it with towels as the straps were broken. A new one could be purchased for as little as £12 from Ikea and would have made the place perfect for him.

Mrs Buckland, July 2020

December 2019

One of best holiday homes we have stayed in , Sykes is always of a high standard and this home was no exception.. Wifi was a problem , but we managed. Views were wonderful ,owners very friendly. My husband 'enjoyed' the pull up to the barn on his bike every morning , but it all contributed to a lovely Christmas in the Lakes.

Mrs Morgan, December 2019

November 2019

Had an enjoyable stay at Ghyll Bank Barn.. Cottage had everything needed and is in a beautiful spot. Access to it however, is along a single track road with few passing places. Luckily we didn’t meet any larger farm vehicles but it could potentially be quite dodgy. We did report a cracked mirror in the bathroom and the owner arrived the same evening to take a look. It wasn’t replaced during our stay but I’m sure it was dealt with soon after.

Mrs Young, November 2019

October 2019

My goodness the photos are just a taster of this wonderful holiday stay.. beautiful rural location We normally stay closer to main roads when visiting but here we really felt we were staying in the lakes.

Mrs Thorpe, October 2019

June 2019

A very enjoyable week weather could have better but all together great

Mrs Gamon

April 2019

The barn is absolutely beautiful both inside and out.. Only possible improvement would be mor crockery -only four dinner plates and three bowls

Mr Hartley

March 2019

The only issue was regarding cleanliness as the oven was not clean, many cobwebs in the lounge, and the lounge carpet did not appear vacuumed prior to our arrival.. The cottage was lovely and these issues did not spoil our holiday.

Mr Mehrotra

February 2019

Wow what an amazing cottage.. So well equipped with all you need to make your stay comfortable. I loved cooking on the ‘Range’’ cooker. The layout of the cotttage is perfect with lots of space. The bedrooms are of a good size. The scenery is magnificent especially watching the sun going down. The owners are very attentive and cannot do enough to help. I full hearted recommend this cottage and hope to bring the rest of my family. Thanks for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Ms Wilde

December 2018

We really enjoyed staying in this cottage- it’s very comfortable, warm and well laid out.. The photos don’t do it justice. The kitchen has everything we needed for cooking Christmas dinner! The location is great- really good views when the weather cleared and so close to Windermere and Ambleside without the busyness of staying there. Wouldn’t hesitate staying again, but will bring our mountain bikes next time!

Mr Coulthard

October 2018

Cottage was first class with good views Access was difficult due to narrow country lane with limited passing places

Mrs Simpson

June 2018

An absolutely stunning location and a very peaceful trip.. The booking process was quick, easy and seamless. The cottage owner was friendly and keen to ensure that we had a good stay.

Mrs Allen

Booking process quick and easy with no problems before or during our stay.. Ghyll Bank Barn was a beautiful place, the interior has been finished to a really high spec with underfloor heating and a hot, powerful shower. The location is beautiful with fab views - a good 30-40 mins walk to the local village and the barn is up a hill. Garden is shared with the local sheep

Mrs Latter

April 2018

Loved the location.. Cottage was very clean and facilities were really good would definitely book Ghyll barn again.

Dr Fitzsimons

March 2018

Gorgeous cottage but bit too far away from Staveley to make a walk to the pub at night enjoyable otherwise great..

Mr Rogerson

An excellent base for a wide range of activities within the Lakes.. The Barn had everything we required for our 3 nights. A first class holiday cottage that was very dog friendly.

Mrs Sundercombe

Very well equipped cottage.. Loved the decor, open plan.Generally great. Perfect location, stunning views and some great walks. Thank you.

Mr Metcalf

August 2017

Very comfortable cottage in a beautiful location..

Mark D

October 2016

Having got our food supplies from Morrisons at in Kendal, we arrived at the barn. We had booked the Brye which sleeps 7 and we got more than expected (the photos on the web do not do the accommodation justice). On the ground floor a spacious entrance, kitchen (all amenities) and lounge with one double bedroom with on-suite(shower). The first floor has two further bedrooms on twin plus on-suite (shower) and one family room, double and a single bed plus on-suite (bath/shower). The barn is located 1.5 mile from Staveley and is about 30 mins from Wndermere, 20 mins from Kendal. As a family we found it a great base for walking and travelling around the area. A great find and we will be back

Mr Metcalf, August 2017

Excellent location, very well equipped, modern & spacious for a couple & a medium sized dog.. WI-FI & mobile phone reception wasn't great- probably due to poor weather but not a problem for us, however if you need them all of the time it would be a problem. Great cottage to come home to after a day exploring.

Mrs Marshall, September 2016

August 2016

The barn conversion was done to a very high standard, with a beautiful kitchen and bathroom, great under floor heating.. A couple of minor points, although the the kitchen was great to look at, it was minimally equipped with only 4 of everything, which meant that the full size dishwasher had to go on everyday. More crockery would've been a huge help. A 13.5 tog rated duvet is great for the middle of winter, but not ideal in the middle of summer; it meant that we removed the duvet from its cover and spent the week underneath just the covers it was far too warm.

Mr Isaac

July 2016

This is a lovely terraced barn conversion in an excellent location. The view was really good and the outside space was perfect. We loved it and would recommend and we would return.

Mrs Hodgson, August 2016

June 2016

This is a lovely terraced barn conversion in an excellent location.. The view was really good and the outside space was perfect. We loved it and would recommend and we would return.

Mrs Rimington

April 2016

A beautifully presented property inside and outside. The scenery and views are stunning and very relaxing. The property is stunning and the location is an excellent base to visit all areas of the Lake District. It's approximately 1.8 miles and a thirty minute walk to the village of Staveley. I would definitely visit again.

Mr Isaac, June 2016

A beautifully presented property inside and outside.. The scenery and views are stunning and very relaxing. The property is stunning and the location is an excellent base to visit all areas of the Lake District. It's approximately 1.8 miles and a thirty minute walk to the village of Staveley. I would definitely visit again.

Mrs Upton

March 2016

The barn conversion was completed to an exceptionally high standard, the décor was tasteful and we absolutely loved the kitchen. It is well situated between Kendal and Windermere and the lovely friendly owners popped in to make sure we were comfortable. Highly recommend.

Miss Winfield

February 2016

It couldn't have been any better. The property was beautiful with top quality fixtures and fittings and really felt homely. The location is superb and the owners were lovely too. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will be rebooking this property again.

Mrs Upton, February 2016

It couldn't have been any better.. The property was beautiful with top quality fixtures and fittings and really felt homely. The location is superb and the owners were lovely too. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will be rebooking this property again.

Mrs Rimington, April 2016

The barn conversion was completed to an exceptionally high standard, the décor was tasteful and we absolutely loved the kitchen.. It is well situated between Kendal and Windermere and the lovely friendly owners popped in to make sure we were comfortable. Highly recommend.

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Ghyll Bank Barn in Kendal, Cumbria